Use Zinc in chelated form (like Zinc glycinate) for better absorption.

I take 25mg daily with food when I'm feeling well.
I increase that to 25mg x 2 times per day with food if I feel like I'm starting to catch a cold
I increase that to 25mg x 3 times per day if I actually am sick.

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In addition, take a zinc ionophore like Quercitin once per day with food (twice per day if you're sick).


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You should also take copper if you're using zinc because the two compete in your body. Taking zinc without copper may lead to a copper deficiency and vice versa.

I take 2.5 mg of chelated copper once per day AT LEAST 2 HOURS APART from when I took zinc.

If I'm feeling like I'm starting a cold or getting sick, I take 2 x 2.5mg of chelated copper, again 2 hours apart from the zinc.

If I'm full blown sick, I take 3 x 2.5 mg of chelated copper, again 2 hours apart from the zinc.



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